parenthetical [para-, beside+ en-, in+ the, toput+ -ical] 1.Serving to qualify or explain. 2.Enclosed in parentheses. (pehr' en THET ih kul)

paresis [para-, beside + Grk > hienai, to send] Partial paralysis characterized by impaired movement, but normal sensation. (puh REE sis)

parhelic circle [para-, beside + heli, sun + -ic & circle] A luminous circle passing through the sun in a plane parallel to the horizon and produced by the sun's rays reflecting off ice crystals in the atmosphere. See anthelion and parhelion. (pahr HEE lik SUR kul)

parhelion [para-, beside + heli, sun + -on] One of two luminous spots occasionally appearing on the parhelic circle on either side of the sun. See anthelion and parhelic circle. (pahr HEE lee un)

parody [para-, abnormal & od(e) & -y] 1.A satirical or humorous imitation of a serious literary or musical work. 2.A poor imitation. (PEHR uh dee)

paronomasia [para-, variation + onomas, name + -ia] A play on words. Pun. (pehr'uh noh MAY zhuh)

paronym [para-, beside + onym, word] A word derived from the same root as another, as heal and health. Cognate. (PEHR uh nim')

parotid [para-, beside + ot, ear + -id] 1.Located near the ear. 2.Pertaining to either of two salivary glands located below and in front of each external ear. (puh ROT id)

parotitis [para-, beside + ot, ear + -itis, inflammation] Inflammation and swelling of the parotid glands, as with mumps. (pehr'oh TEYE tis)

ped/o   child

orthopaedics [ortho, correct + ped, child + -ics, practice] The branch of medicine dealing with the treatment of disorders and diseases of the mtisculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Same as orthopedics. (or'thuh PEED iks)

orthopedics [ortho, correct+ ped, child+ -ics, practice] The branch of medicine dealing with the treatment of disorders and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. (or' thuh PEED iks)

pedagog [ped, child + agog, leader] A schoolteacher, especially one who instructs in a pedantic, dogmatic, and formal manner. Same as pedagogue. (PED uh gog')

pedagogics [ped, child + agog, leader + -ics, science] The science, art, or profession of teaching. Same as pedagogy. (ped' uh GOJ iks)

pedagogue [ped, child + agog, leader] A schoolteacher, especially one who instructs in a pedantic, dogmatic, and formal manner. (PED uh gog')

pederasty [ped, child + Grk > erasthai, to love + -y] Sexual relations betwe en a man and a boy. (PED uh ras' tee)

pediatrics [ped, child + iatr, heating + -ics, study of] The branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of diseases and disorders of infants and children. (peel dee AT riks)

pedology' [ped, child + -ology, study of] The study of the behavior and development of children. (pih DOL uh jee)

pedophile [pedo, child + -phile, attracted to] An adult who is sexually attracted to children. (PEED uh feyel')

pedophilia [pedo, child + phil, attracted to + -ia] The engagement by an adult in sexual activity with a child. (pee'duh FIL ee uh)

ped, pedi, -pede   foot,feet

biped [bi,two + ped, feet] A two-footed animal. (BEYE ped)

centipede [cent, hundred + -pede,feet] Any of numerous elongated, flattened, predaceous arthropods of the class Chilopoda with numerous body segments each having one pair of legs, the front pair being modified into poisonous biting organs. See millipede and myriapod. (SENT ih peed')

cirriped [Ltn > cirrus, curl+ ped, foot] Any of various crustaceans, including barnacles and similar organisms, that have threadlike appendages and, in the adult stage, are either parasitic or become permanently attached to objects. (SlHR uh ped')

expedient [Ltn > expedire, set free + -ent] 1.Suitable to a particular purpose. 2.Concerned with immediate advantage rather than principle. (eks PEE dee ent)

expedite [Ltn > expedire, set free] To accelerate the progress of. See impede. (EKS pih deyet')

impedance [Ltn > impedire, to entangle + -ance] The total opposition to alternating current flow in an electrical circuit. (im PEED ns)

impede [Ltn > impedire, to entangle] To slow the progress of. See expedite. (im PEED)

maxilliped [maxill(ae) & ped, foot] Any of the three pairs of head appendages situated immediately behind the maxillae of a crustacean. (mak SIL uh ped')

millepede [mill, thousand + -pede, feet] Any of numerous elongated, cylindrical, herbivorous arthropods of the class Diplopoda with numerous body segments each having two pairs of legs and no poisonous fangs. Same as millipede. (AUL uh peed')

millipede [mill, thousand + -pede, feet] Any of numerous elongated, cylindrical, herbivorous arthropods of the class Diplopoda with numerous body segments each having two pairs of legs and no poisonous fangs. See centipede and myriapod. (AHL uh peed')

pedal [ped, foot + -al] A foot-operated lever used to supply power for certain mechanisms or devices. (PED 1)

pedestal [ped,foot + Italian > stallo, stall] A supporting base for a statue, vase, column, etc. (PED uh stul)

pedestrian [ped, foot + -ian] 1.A person traveling on foot. 2.Without imagination or excitement. Dull. (puh DES tree un)

pedicab [pedi, foot & cab] A three-wheeled vehicle operated by pedals and capable of carrying two passengers. (PED ih kabl)

pedicure [pedi, foot + Ltn > cura, care] Professional care of the feet and toenails. See manicure. (PED ih kyoor')